From the chirps of spring peepers, calling loons and whispering pines, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility at this 3 bedroom, 3 bath Tomahawk Log Home set on 35+/- acres & 1069+/- feet of water frontage along the shores of desirable Lake Julia. The main level features a custom Frasier kitchen w/ granite countertops, knotty alder cabinets & peninsula seating, an adjoining dining area, the living room w/ wood-burning fireplace & woodsy lake views, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. The upper level provides the lofted master w/ full bath while the lower level includes laundry/utility space, a workshop, a third full bath, and the family room w/ walkout to the lakeside. The exterior enjoys a paved drive, wrap-around deck, a whole house back-up generator, a 2+ car garage, attractive landscaping, and a boardwalk & permanent pier w/ electricity. The sheltered & undeveloped setting creates a wonderful year-round habitat for wildlife with ample opportunity for hunting or simply quiet enjoyment.
This beautiful Tomahawk log chalet sits on 5.5 acres of land and 244 feet of lakefront toward the end of a dead end road. An efficient fireplace and triple glazed Pella windows keep you warm in the winter and a nicely sized lakefront deck allows you to enjoy the outdoors in the summer. This property borders a large lakefront property to the left and a vacant 36 acre lakefront parcel ( which can be bought )to the right, privacy is a given. See it today, start enjoying the northwoods lifestyle tomorrow.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,870 (+17.7%)
$63,200 + $265,500
$328,700
2024
$4,138 (+29.6%)
$63,200 + $242,200
$305,400
2023
$3,192 (+4.1%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2022
$3,066 (−14.4%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2021
$3,581 (+2.5%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2020
$3,494 (+3.1%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2019
$3,389 (−3.6%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2018
$3,517 (−1.6%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2017
$3,573 (−4.0%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2016
$3,721 (+10.3%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2015
$3,374 (+11.9%)
$63,200 + $185,000
$248,200
2014
$3,016 (−12.1%)
$63,200 + $165,100
$228,300
2013
$3,431
$63,200 + $165,100
$228,300
Tax history for 5506 Cranes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,870 (+17.7%)
$63,200 + $265,500
$328,700
2024
$4,138 (+29.6%)
$63,200 + $242,200
$305,400
2023
$3,192 (+4.1%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2022
$3,066 (−14.4%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2021
$3,581 (+2.5%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2020
$3,494 (+3.1%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2019
$3,389 (−3.6%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2018
$3,517 (−1.6%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2017
$3,573 (−4.0%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2016
$3,721 (+10.3%)
$63,200 + $198,900
$262,100
2015
$3,374 (+11.9%)
$63,200 + $185,000
$248,200
2014
$3,016 (−12.1%)
$63,200 + $165,100
$228,300
2013
$3,431
$63,200 + $165,100
$228,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Frontage Length: 1069
Water Body Name: JULIA
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Unimproved, Private Road
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,161
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: ON Crescent
Middle Or Junior School: ON J. Williams
High School: ON Rhinelander
Location Information
Directions: From intersection of Hwy 8/47 Bypass and Hwy 17 South in Rhinelander, follow 17 South for 400 feet to Left on Boyce Drive. Follow Boyce Drive 1.5 miles to Left on Cranes Road. 5506 Cranes Road is .4 mile down Cranes Road on the Left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oneida County
APN: 004 CR-182-4
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
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Crescent Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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James Williams Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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Rhinelander High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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Estimated sale price
$805,000 – $974,000
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